Twins Sign Nolan Blackwood

The Minnesota Twins signed free-agent right-hander Nolan Blackwood to a minor-league deal this week. Blackwood has yet to appear in the majors, but he spent the last three seasons pitching in the minors for the Detroit Tigers. The 27-year-old had a 3.81 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 19 walks and 38 strikeouts in 49 2/3 innings over […]

Jake McGee Announces His Retirement

Left-handed relief pitcher Jake McGee has announced his retirement from professional baseball after pitching 13 years in the majors. He finished his final season in 2022 with a career-worst 6.81 ERA (4.84 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, three saves and career-low 15.3 percent strikeout rate in 37 relief innings between the San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers and […]

Pirates Sign Juan Minaya To Minor-League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent right-hander Juan Minaya to a minor-league deal on Saturday. The 32-year-old made six appearances out of the bullpen (9 2/3 innings) for the Minnesota Twins in 2022 and allowed six earned runs on eight hits while walking five and striking out 11. It took Minaya eight years to reach the […]

Dodgers Sign Yusniel Diaz To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent outfielder Yusniel Diaz to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Diaz made his major-league debut last year with the Baltimore Orioles, but he struck out in his only plate appearance. The 26-year-old was originally signed out of Cuba by the Dodgers in […]

White Sox Acquire Franklin German From Red Sox

The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed reliever Franklin German from the Boston Red Sox on Friday in exchange for right-hander Theo Denlinger. To make room on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated right-hander Jason Bilous for assignment. The Red Sox had designated German for assignment on Monday to make room on the roster for […]

Twins Re-Sign Aaron Sanchez

The Minnesota Twins re-signed right-hander Aaron Sanchez to a minor-league deal. Along with the Twins, Sanchez also pitched for the Washington Nationals last year. When all was said and done, he had a career-worst 6.60 ERA (4.48 FIP), 1.55 WHIP and weak 15.5 percent strikeout rate in 60 innings pitched over 15 appearances (10 starts). […]

Ravens Interview Todd Monken For A Second Time

The Baltimore Ravens interviewed Georgia offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Todd Monken for a second time on Friday for their offensive coordinator opening, according to sources. Monken is one of a handful of candidates that have received a second interview with the Ravens, and he also interviewed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' open offensive coordinator position. Other […]

Broncos Sign Sean Payton To Five-Year Deal

The Denver Broncos officially signed new head coach Sean Payton to a five-year deal on Friday, tying him to the team through the 2027 season, according to sources. In order to pry Payton away from the New Orleans Saints, who he was still under contract with, the Broncos had to fork over a 2023 first-rounder […]

Brandon Aiyuk Unlikely To Be Traded

The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that he'd be very surprised if the San Francisco 49ers trade wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk this offseason. The Niners are light on receivers, and Danny Gray didn't light up the stat sheet in 2022. If the team picks up Aiyuk's fifth-year option in May, he'll be under contract for two […]

Trey Lance Won't Work On Throwing Mechanics

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (ankle, leg) said that he wouldn't be focusing on his throwing mechanics early in the offseason. "I feel like I'm in a really good spot," Lance said. He plans to remain in Santa Clara, Calif., for around the next three weeks to finish up his rehab before working on […]

Raiders Have Granted Derek Carr Permission To Seek Trade

The Las Vegas Raiders have already granted quarterback Derek Carr permission to speak with other teams interested in trading for him that have also agreed to compensation with the Raiders, according to sources. It's the same arrangement the Houston Texans had with quarterback Deshaun Watson last offseason before he was dealt to the Cleveland Browns. […]

Avonte Maddox Expected To Be Ready For Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (toe) was held out of practice on Friday as a precaution, and the expectation is that he will be ready to play in Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday, according to a league source. Maddox was seen with a walking boot on his left foot after […]

Mecole Hardman Doubtful For Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) didn't practice all week and is listed as doubtful to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 12, against the Philadelphia Eagles. Hardman really wants to play in the big game and has been seeking second opinions after aggravating a core injury in the AFC Championship […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kadarius Toney Questionable

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) both missed practice all week and are listed as questionable for the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 12. Smith-Schuster and Toney were both forced out of the AFC Championship early with injuries, but the Chiefs remain optimistic that they […]

Miguel Sano Hosting Workout Next Week

Former Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Sano will host a workout for scouts next Tuesday in Tampa, Florida. Sano became a free agent when the Twins declined his option last November for the 2023 season. A knee injury limited the 29-year-old slugger to just 71 plate appearances in 2022, and he hit just .083/.211/.133 […]

Orioles Want DL Hall To Start

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said on Friday that the team wants left-hander DL Hall to start in 2023. However, Elias wasn't ready to say whether Hall would go to Triple-A to begin the year if he doesn't break camp in the major-league starting rotation. The 24-year-old southpaw made 11 appearances (just one start) […]

Anthony Misiewicz DFA'd By Royals

The Kansas City Royals designated left-hander Anthony Misiewicz for assignment on Friday to make room on the 40-man roster for starting pitcher Zack Greinke, who was officially re-signed on a one-year deal. The 28-year-old southpaw pitched for the Royals and Seattle Mariners last season and had a combined 4.34 ERA (4.08 FIP), 1.28 WHIP, 10 […]

Eguy Rosario Out Until Summer With Broken Ankle

San Diego Padres infield prospect Eguy Rosario (ankle) broke his ankle earlier this offseason while doing sprint work in winter ball and will be sidelined until the middle of the summer. The 23-year-old required surgery on his ankle. It's a tough break for Rosario, as he was slated for an extensive opportunity to play in […]

Jesus Luzardo Wins Arbitration Case Over Marlins

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo won his salary arbitration hearing on Friday against the Marlins, according to a source. He will make $2.45 million in 2023 after the Marlins filed for $2.1 million. Luzardo is one of the bright spots for the Marlins rotation after he had a 3.32 ERA (3.12 FIP), 1.04 WHIP […]

Gunnar Henderson To Work At Short And Third Base

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson said he plans to take repetitions at both shortstop and third base during spring training and is ready to play wherever the team puts him. Henderson said knowing he'll be on the team "takes a little pressure off," but he's heading to camp with the mindset that he's trying […]

John Means Won't Return Until At Least July

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that starting pitcher John Means' (elbow) Tommy John recovery has been going as expected, but July will be on the early side of the timeline for his eventual return. The 29-year-old left-hander had Tommy John surgery in late April of last year, so fantasy managers shouldn't have been […]

Luis Severino Won't Pitch In World Baseball Classic

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino will not pitch for the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic because general manager Brian Cashman didn't allow him, according to a source. It makes sense with 2022 being Severino's first full season back from Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old right-hander also missed two months last […]

Don Martindale A Front-Runner For Colts Head-Coach Job

New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale is considered a a front-runner for the Indianapolis Colts' head-coaching job, according to a source. The Colts are considering a rare third round of interviews with a select few finalist following an extensive second round of interviews that includes nine candidates. The Colts fired Frank Reich in […]

Dolphins Sign Vic Fangio To Three-Year Deal

The Miami Dolphins signed Vic Fangio to a three-year deal on Friday to make him their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Fangio will make more than $4.5 million per season. The 64-year-old was highly coveted as a defensive coordinator this cycle as one of the most well-respected defensive minds in the game, so the […]

Cowboys Expected To Part Ways With Brett Maher

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said earlier this week that the team will be starting over at kicker in 2023, meaning they will move on from kicker Brett Maher. The 33-year-old will become a free agent next month, but the Cowboys won't be re-signing him after he famously missed six of his final seven extra-point […]

Mike Gesicki Expected To Leave In Free Agency

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki is headed for unrestricted free agency in March and is expected to sign elsewhere. From the moment the Dolphins hired Mike McDaniel as head coach, Gesicki's fit in the offense was questioned. Playing on the $10.9 million franchise tag in 2023, he finished with his fewest snaps, receptions (32) […]

Demarcus Robinson Undergoes Hernia Surgery

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (hernia) underwent sports-hernia surgery earlier this week, he announced on his official Instagram page. Robinson will become an unrestricted free agent next month, but the injury shouldn't limit him much, if at all, for offseason workouts. The 28-year-old was needed to step up for the Ravens in 2022 due […]

Texans Planning To Add At QB Position

New Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was non-committal on a plan at quarterback during his introductory press conference, but he did say that the team plans to add to the position this offseason. Davis Mills was benched for two games in 2022 and replaced by Kyle Allen before regaining the starting role to close […]

Derek Carr Won't Extend Contract Trigger Date

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said on Thursday that he has no intention of extending the Feb. 15 trigger date on his contract to give the Raiders additional time to resolve his situation. On Feb. 15, more than $40 million in guarantees kick in for Carr, increasing the likelihood that he'll be released instead […]

Mecole Hardman Getting Second Opinions

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) wants to play in the Super Bowl next Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and is gathering second opinions on his core injury, but as of now he's doubtful to play. "I doubt he'll make the Super Bowl," head coach Andy Reid said. Hardman made his return in […]